Articulating LCD ?

wll · 08-26-2010, 04:44 AM

After seeing the new Sony and the new Canon D60 have articulating screens, I very much hope Pentax has this feature in the K-5.

I have been quite vocal about this in the past few years, when doing catalog and some landscape/architecture shoots it is quite difficult to see your shot without getting your body in contortion mode or bending over a ladder till your back is ready to explode.

The articulating LCD, for me would be a HUGE plus in Pentax's next series of cameras, I hope the K-5 has it.

What are your thoughts ?

wll

Christopher M.W.T · 08-26-2010, 04:50 AM

Originally posted by wll

After seeing the new Sony and the new Canon D60 have articulating screens, I very much hope Pentax has this feature in the K-5.

I have been quite vocal about this in the past few years, when doing catalog and some landscape/architecture shoots it is quite difficult to see your shot without getting your body in contortion mode or bending over a ladder till your back is ready to explode.

The articulating LCD, for me would be a HUGE plus in Pentax's next series of cameras, I hope the K-5 has it.

What are your thoughts ?

wll

In consumer end cameras yes, but can't see it for the time being in pro bodies.

Mainly because I question the durability of articulating screens.

junyo · 08-26-2010, 04:58 AM

https://www.pentaxforums.com/forums/pentax-news-rumors/111689-nl-tilt-swivel-...ax-needed.html

Roberts · 08-26-2010, 05:02 AM

I hope not. In entry level like k-r (or what it will be) yes, but not in upper level cameras like k7, k5 (or what it will be).

eurostar · 08-26-2010, 05:10 AM

Same here. Ok for entry level, no for upper class bodies.

Vaikis_ · 08-26-2010, 05:19 AM

for upper level camera like K-7 it would be nice that little external LCD could be conected

bodhi · 08-26-2010, 05:33 AM

Originally posted by Vaikis_

for upper level camera like K-7 it would be nice that little external LCD could be conected

sounds like you maybe know something

bodhi · 08-26-2010, 05:34 AM

Originally posted by eurostar

Same here. Ok for entry level, no for upper class bodies.

exactly!

Zebooka · 08-26-2010, 05:35 AM

If you need articulated LCD - go Canon/Nikon.

No such "feature" please in Pentax. Never!

nickthetasmaniac · 08-26-2010, 05:41 AM

Originally posted by Zebooka

If you need articulated LCD - go Canon/Nikon.

No such "feature" please in Pentax. Never!

I've used an articulated screen extensively on my E-3 and it is one of my favourite features over the K20D I used to use. For tripod, low-level and macro work they really are amazingly useful. I can only imagine how effective they'd be when using video. Not to mention that the E-3 is the most robust body I've used, articulated screen and all.

Definitely not a gimmick.

fzwo · 08-26-2010, 05:44 AM

I would love to have an articulating LCD in my K-7. Love!

And I don't see how a folded-in articulating LCD would negatively affect durability. On the contrary: You could fold it back and protect the screen from scratching.

An interesting option could be a little external LCD that sits on the hot shoe (or, maybe preferably, somewhere else). But that would be too much clutter, IMHO.

**ManuH** · 08-26-2010, 05:45 AM

I don't understand people against articulating screens. It's just like video, if you don't like it you don't have to use it. In many situations I wished I had one, I tried mirrors and angled viewfinders but they are not as useful IMHO. And the Oly E-3 proved that WR and durability are possible.

Spag · 08-26-2010, 05:53 AM

Somehow I doubt that the K-5 or K-r will feature an articulating LCD... but Pentax should add it, it's a very nice feature if correctly done.

Just my 2 cents.

pxpaulx · 08-26-2010, 05:55 AM

Originally posted by ManuH

I don't understand people against articulating screens. It's just like video, if you don't like it you don't have to use it. In many situations I wished I had one, I tried mirrors and angled viewfinders but they are not as useful IMHO. And the Oly E-3 proved that WR and durability are possible.

Yeah why be against it? If anything the people who wish there wasn't one would probably appreciate being able to turn the LCD around, set the camera to M mode permanently and pretend it is 1970!

farhagh · 08-26-2010, 05:57 AM

Originally posted by ManuH

I don't understand people against articulating screens. It's just like video, if you don't like it you don't have to use it. In many situations I wished I had one, I tried mirrors and angled viewfinders but they are not as useful IMHO. And the Oly E-3 proved that WR and durability are possible.

I totally agree. If you are worried about durability just don't touch it, and I promise it will not break just because it has some unused capability! On the other hand I do not see that much of use for LV currently. If you can easily see the LCD, 99% of the times you can use the OVF.

08-26-2010, 04:44 AM	#1
wll Veteran Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Mission Hills, CA Posts: 773	Articulating LCD ? After seeing the new Sony and the new Canon D60 have articulating screens, I very much hope Pentax has this feature in the K-5. I have been quite vocal about this in the past few years, when doing catalog and some landscape/architecture shoots it is quite difficult to see your shot without getting your body in contortion mode or bending over a ladder till your back is ready to explode. The articulating LCD, for me would be a HUGE plus in Pentax's next series of cameras, I hope the K-5 has it. What are your thoughts ? wll

08-26-2010, 05:45 AM	#12
ManuH Site Supporter Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Montreal Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 1,249	Yes, yes please I don't understand people against articulating screens. It's just like video, if you don't like it you don't have to use it. In many situations I wished I had one, I tried mirrors and angled viewfinders but they are not as useful IMHO. And the Oly E-3 proved that WR and durability are possible.

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08-26-2010, 04:50 AM	#2
Christopher M.W.T Veteran Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Posts: 1,689	Originally posted by wll After seeing the new Sony and the new Canon D60 have articulating screens, I very much hope Pentax has this feature in the K-5. I have been quite vocal about this in the past few years, when doing catalog and some landscape/architecture shoots it is quite difficult to see your shot without getting your body in contortion mode or bending over a ladder till your back is ready to explode. The articulating LCD, for me would be a HUGE plus in Pentax's next series of cameras, I hope the K-5 has it. What are your thoughts ? wll In consumer end cameras yes, but can't see it for the time being in pro bodies. Mainly because I question the durability of articulating screens.

08-26-2010, 04:58 AM	#3
junyo Veteran Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Photos: Gallery Posts: 418	https://www.pentaxforums.com/forums/pentax-news-rumors/111689-nl-tilt-swivel-...ax-needed.html

08-26-2010, 05:02 AM	#4
Roberts Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Latvia Photos: Gallery Posts: 127	I hope not. In entry level like k-r (or what it will be) yes, but not in upper level cameras like k7, k5 (or what it will be).

08-26-2010, 05:10 AM	#5
eurostar Veteran Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Albareto, Italy Photos: Gallery Posts: 819	Same here. Ok for entry level, no for upper class bodies.

08-26-2010, 05:19 AM	#6
Vaikis_ Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Posts: 213	for upper level camera like K-7 it would be nice that little external LCD could be conected

08-26-2010, 05:33 AM	#7
bodhi Forum Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Czech Republic Posts: 61	Originally posted by Vaikis_ for upper level camera like K-7 it would be nice that little external LCD could be conected sounds like you maybe know something

08-26-2010, 05:34 AM	#8
bodhi Forum Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Czech Republic Posts: 61	Originally posted by eurostar Same here. Ok for entry level, no for upper class bodies. exactly!

08-26-2010, 05:35 AM	#9
Zebooka Veteran Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: Russia, Siberia, Novosibirsk Posts: 323	If you need articulated LCD - go Canon/Nikon. No such "feature" please in Pentax. Never!

08-26-2010, 05:41 AM	#10
nickthetasmaniac Pentaxian Join Date: Dec 2008 Posts: 2,361	Originally posted by Zebooka If you need articulated LCD - go Canon/Nikon. No such "feature" please in Pentax. Never! I've used an articulated screen extensively on my E-3 and it is one of my favourite features over the K20D I used to use. For tripod, low-level and macro work they really are amazingly useful. I can only imagine how effective they'd be when using video. Not to mention that the E-3 is the most robust body I've used, articulated screen and all. Definitely not a gimmick.

08-26-2010, 05:44 AM	#11
fzwo Forum Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Posts: 81	I would love to have an articulating LCD in my K-7. Love! And I don't see how a folded-in articulating LCD would negatively affect durability. On the contrary: You could fold it back and protect the screen from scratching. An interesting option could be a little external LCD that sits on the hot shoe (or, maybe preferably, somewhere else). But that would be too much clutter, IMHO.

08-26-2010, 05:53 AM	#13
Spag Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Berlin Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 118	Somehow I doubt that the K-5 or K-r will feature an articulating LCD... but Pentax should add it, it's a very nice feature if correctly done. Just my 2 cents.

08-26-2010, 05:55 AM	#14
pxpaulx Veteran Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: Twin Cities, MN Posts: 2,867	Originally posted by ManuH I don't understand people against articulating screens. It's just like video, if you don't like it you don't have to use it. In many situations I wished I had one, I tried mirrors and angled viewfinders but they are not as useful IMHO. And the Oly E-3 proved that WR and durability are possible. Yeah why be against it? If anything the people who wish there wasn't one would probably appreciate being able to turn the LCD around, set the camera to M mode permanently and pretend it is 1970!

08-26-2010, 05:57 AM	#15
farhagh Veteran Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Ohio Photos: Albums Posts: 339	Originally posted by ManuH I don't understand people against articulating screens. It's just like video, if you don't like it you don't have to use it. In many situations I wished I had one, I tried mirrors and angled viewfinders but they are not as useful IMHO. And the Oly E-3 proved that WR and durability are possible. I totally agree. If you are worried about durability just don't touch it, and I promise it will not break just because it has some unused capability! On the other hand I do not see that much of use for LV currently. If you can easily see the LCD, 99% of the times you can use the OVF.